The sides will continue cooperating in sharing reconnaissance and intelligence information despite the British parliament’s rejection on Thursday of military intervention in Syria, the paper says, adding that British reconnaissance facilities in the Mediterranean will provide the US military with the necessary data to assist in the strikes.
The newspaper quotes a British government source as saying that Britain’s decision not to participate in the operation concerns troops only, while reconnaissance data exchange will continue.
Britain will use its electronic surveillance station in Cyprus to intercept communications between Syrian officials and army officers.
According to the earlier published information leaked by fugitive US whistleblower Edward Snowden, the Cyprus station plays a key role in the exchange of intelligence and reconnaissance data between Britain and the US.
Meanwhile, a poll held by the Observer newspaper on Saturday shows that 60% of Britons oppose their country’s involvement in military intervention in Syria. 
Britain world role in question after defeat over Syria action - UK finance minister
The government's defeat in parliament over military action in Syria will spark a debate about whether Britain still wants to play a major role in the world, finance minister George Osborne said on Friday.
"There will be a national soul-searching about our role in the world and whether Britain wants to play a big part in upholding the international system," Osborne told the BBC.
When asked whether the parliamentary defeat for Prime Minister David Cameron would damage Britain's alliance with the United States, Osborne said: "There's a bit of hyperbole on this in the last twenty four hours. The relationship with the United States is a very old one, very deep and operates on many layers."

British MPs vote against possible military action in Syria
The British government on Thursday lost a parliamentary motion advocating military intervention in Syria by 272 votes to 285. David Cameron said he would respect the clear wish of the British parliament and people not to see military action.
British MPs have voted against possible military action against Syria to deter the use of chemical weapons.
David Cameron said it was clear the British Parliament does not want action and "I will act accordingly".
The government motion was defeated 285 to 272, a majority of 13 votes.
Voice of Russia, TASS, Reuter
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